The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.

A quarterly update for iwi and hapū with interests in the energy and resources sector

Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and either using it or storing it to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

This page provides a list of current electricity operators in New Zealand and application forms for applying for electricity operator status.

The Minister for Energy and the Minister for Resources have initiated a review of the performance of electricity markets. The review began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed in June 2025.

The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Our fuel supply resilience remains critical to business operations across the economy and to social connections. The Government works closely with the fuel sector to ensure the fuel supply chain in New Zealand can manage domestic or international disruptions.

The Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is part of a suite of government initiatives to lift people out of energy hardship.

Gas distributors may need to apply for gas operator status to perform certain activities in some areas.